Financial Accounting, 8/e
Walter T. Harrison, Baylor University
Charles T. Horngren, Stanford University
Bill Thomas, Baylor University
ISBN 10: 0136108865
ISBN 13: 9780136108863
984pp ©2010 Paper
Basic Approach
For introductory courses in Financial Accounting taught from a more traditional “preparer” approach.
Financial Accounting, 8e help students “nail” the accounting cycle !
Financial Accounting help students “nail” the accounting cycle up front in order to increase success and retention later on . The concepts and mechanics students learn in critical ‘ accounting cycle ’ chapters are used consistently and repetitively-and with clear –cut details and explanations-throughout the remainder of the text, minimizing confusion. MyAccountingLab, the text’s online homework system , then provides students have more of through unlimited practice . Together , Financial Accounting 8e and MyAccountingLab will help students have more of those “ I Get It!” moments .
A solid enhancement to already solid fundamentals , the eighth edition now features new co-author Bill Thomas of Baylor University who brings his expertise on auditing , ethics , and internal controls to the book.
Table of Content
1. The Financial Statements
2. Transaction Analysis
3. Accrual Accounting & Income
4. Internal Control & Cash
5. Short-Term Investments & Receivables
6. Inventory & Cost of Goods Sold
7. Plant Assets & Intangibles
8. Liabilities
9. Stockholders’ Equity
10. Long-Term Investments & International Operations
11. The Income Statement & the Statement of Stockholders’ Equity
12. The Statement of Cash Flows
13. Financial Statement Analysis
Appendix A 2008 Amazon.com Annual Report
Appendix B 2007 Foot Locker Annual Report
Appendix C Time Value of Money : Future Value & Present Value
Appendix D Charts of Accounts
Appendix E Summary of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Appendix F Summary of Differences Between US GAAP & IFRS Cross Referenced to